Description

For over 10 years, Preble Street Anti-Trafficking Services (ATS) and its partners have provided services to people who have been trafficked and forced through the use of violence into commercial sex work, domestic services, agricultural work, and restaurant work. ATS offers survivor-centered services to help and support survivors of human trafficking in Maine and works to promote individual and systemic justice.

Anti-Trafficking Services is currently seeking a full-time Caseworker to work as part of the casework team. The primary responsibilities of the ATS Caseworker are to provide intensive case management, housing-related services, and targeted outreach services, ensuring basic needs are met, while facilitating access to other supportive services. ATS Caseworkers also provide crisis intervention and support; provide program coverage; collaborate with community partners to provide a survivor-centered continuum of care; document and report services provided; and work with the ATS team and participate in various program activities toward offering high-quality services and meeting program objectives.

This position will be community-based throughout Maine, depending on scope of specific grants, and will have a full-time, Monday – Friday schedule.

Requirements

Caseworker qualifications include a combination of education or study in social work or related field and relevant experience working with trafficking survivors or similar populations, OR comparable combination of education and lived experience.

The Caseworker position also requires understanding of and commitment to low-barrier service provision, housing-first principles, harm reduction, and empowerment approaches, and issues related to human trafficking survivors and other experiences of trauma; understanding of systemic racism, oppression, social and economic justice, and issues related to historically excluded/marginalized groups and communities; positive regard for individuals fleeing violence, experiencing homelessness, poverty, engaging in commercial sex, and other complex situations; effective crisis intervention skills; the ability to establish boundaries in challenging situations; the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; computer skills; and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bi/multi-lingual skills are a preferred qualification. The ability to work 40 hours a week, with regular and consistent attendance, is a position requirement. Up to one day per week may be worked remotely.

Compensation and Benefits

The rate of pay for this full-time (40 hours/week) position is $20.00 per hour. Staff with bi/multi-lingual skills may qualify for an additional .35/hour differential.

 Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include:

• 160 hours (4 weeks, accrued) vacation time, 96 hours (12 days, accrued) sick time, 16 hours personal time, 12 paid holidays
• Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; employer-paid Life and disability insurances
• 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match

 To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Street’s website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org.

Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty.

 Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.